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July 14, 2014

Road to Richmond: Training Begins

This week marks my first official week of Richmond Marathon training. I have an 18 week plan that will take me to race day and I'm feeling very excited! I had a very solid run on Sunday (despite head and chest congestion) that was a great confidence booster.

By some small miracle, I was able to reserve a hotel room at one of the race host hotels. ﻿When I was initially looking at hotels, all of the race rates were unavailable and the hotels were also showing booked. I did a quick search on Travelocity and miraculously found a room at the Omni which is really close to the starting line and also has a shuttle to the expo. Score! I expect that I may have a spectator crew at the race but if I don't, I wanted to be sure that I would be within walking distance (and a short walk) of the start and don't have to worry about driving to the race start.

I'm still working through my specific time goal for the race. I'm wavering between a truly bold goal and one that is lofty but more attainable. I'm leaning towards the latter. For now, I have a solid training plan, some new sneaks, and hope and excitement in my heart that I hope will carry me until race day.

Is anyone else running Richmond? Marathon registration is available now until Sept 30th for $100 - still a great rate!

Pam and Christine

About Pam and Christine

Hi there! We are a mother-daughter running team who have completed multiple marathons and half marathons all over the world. What started as a deal to run a half marathon together in Walt Disney World in 2011 has led us to California, Dublin, Boston, and beyond! Read more...